The chain has expanded to more than 35 locations worldwide. It is known for churrasco service, in which diners can have their heart’s desire of grilled meats served to them tableside, including the specialty beef cuts picanha, alcatra and fraldinha.

Diners have the choice of several all-you-can-eat menus, which include beef, pork, poultry, seafood, lamb and a salad bar.

The brunch and all-day breakfast spot tucked away in a former gas station on the corner of Freret and Lowerline streets was frequented by locals and students in the area, but owner Carl Guidroz says there were “a couple of problems,” with the property that forced him to close.

No word on what’s next for Guidroz, who says he wasn’t expecting to have to shutter so suddenly.